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HTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test

Sections
5
Topics
31
Sub-topics
217
Stages
5

The HTET (Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test) syllabus is organised into 5 sections: Paper I, Paper I, Paper I, Paper I and Paper I. Together they cover 31 topics and 217 sub-topics, tested in Paper I — CDP, Paper I — Hindi (Lang I), Paper I — English (Lang II) and 2 more. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

HTET is conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), Bhiwani for eligibility to teach Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) in Haryana. Two papers: Paper I (Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary). Each paper: 150 MCQs, 2.5 hours, no negative marking. Subjects: CDP, Hindi (Lang I), English (Lang II), Mathematics, EVS (Paper I) or Maths & Science / Social Studies (Paper II).

Exam pattern: Offline OMR (Pen & Paper) + HTET Certificate (valid 5 years)

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  • HTET SCERT Framework for Child Development

    HTET State Council of Educational Research and Training, Haryana, NCF 2023 in HTET, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Principles of Development (HTET Context)

    Hindi medium Applications, HTET Rural vs Urban, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Theories of Development (Haryana Focus)

    Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Bandura, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Cognitive Development (HTET Approach)

    Piaget, Vygotsky, Multiple Intelligence, Brain-based Learning, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Learning Theories (Haryana Methods)

    Behaviorist, Cognitive, Constructivist, HTET Activity-Based Learning, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Personality Development (HTET Perspective)

    Freud, Erikson, Allport, HTET Cultural Personality, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Assessment

    Formative, Summative, CCE, NEP 2020, HTET Recent Circulars, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Offline OMR (Pen & Paper) + HTET Certificate (valid 5 years)

High-weightage HTET topics

  1. 1Hindi Bhasha Pedagogy (Haryana Pathshala)Paper I~5 marks
  2. 2English Grammar (Haryana TET)Paper I~5 marks
  3. 3English Comprehension (Haryana TET)Paper I~5 marks
  4. 4English Pedagogy (Haryana TET)Paper I~5 marks
  5. 5Hindi Bhasha Pedagogy (Haryana Pathshala)Paper I~5 marks
  6. 6HTET SCERT Framework for Child DevelopmentPaper I~4 marks
  7. 7Principles of Development (HTET Context)Paper I~4 marks
  8. 8Theories of Development (Haryana Focus)Paper I~4 marks

HTET section-wise syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — CDP · 7 topics · 49 sub-topics

  • HTET SCERT Framework for Child Development
  • Principles of Development (HTET Context)
  • Theories of Development (Haryana Focus)
  • Cognitive Development (HTET Approach)
  • Learning Theories (Haryana Methods)
  • Personality Development (HTET Perspective)
  • Assessment
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — English (Lang II) · 4 topics · 28 sub-topics

  • English Grammar (Haryana TET)
  • English Comprehension (Haryana TET)
  • English Pedagogy (Haryana TET)
  • Hindi Bhasha Pedagogy (Haryana Pathshala)
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — Mathematics · 7 topics · 49 sub-topics

  • Number System (Haryana Board / Ganit)
  • Arithmetic Operations
  • Measurement (Haryana Traditional Units)
  • Geometry & Patterns (Haryana Phulkari)
  • Data Handling (Haryana Local Data)
  • Patterns & Algebra (Haryana Phulkari Patterns)
  • Math Pedagogy (Haryana Pathshala)
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — EVS · 12 topics · 84 sub-topics

  • EVS Foundations (Haryana SCERT)
  • Family & Community (Haryana)
  • Food & Nutrition (Haryana Traditional Foods)
  • Water & Sanitation (Haryana Rivers)
  • Shelter & Clothing (Haryana Traditional)
  • Transport & Communication (Haryana Network)
  • Haryana Environment & Biodiversity
  • Haryana History
  • Haryana Geography
  • Haryana Culture
  • Haryana Polity
  • Haryana Economy
Full Paper I syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTET syllabus?

The HTET syllabus has 5 sections: Paper I, Paper I, Paper I, Paper I and Paper I. Together they cover 31 topics and 217 sub-topics.

What is the HTET exam pattern?

Offline OMR (Pen & Paper) + HTET Certificate (valid 5 years). Stages: Paper I — CDP, Paper I — Hindi (Lang I), Paper I — English (Lang II), Paper I — Mathematics, Paper I — EVS.

How many questions come from each HTET section?

Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which HTET topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Hindi Bhasha Pedagogy (Haryana Pathshala) (Paper I, ~5 marks), English Grammar (Haryana TET) (Paper I, ~5 marks), English Comprehension (Haryana TET) (Paper I, ~5 marks), English Pedagogy (Haryana TET) (Paper I, ~5 marks), Hindi Bhasha Pedagogy (Haryana Pathshala) (Paper I, ~5 marks).

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Is this the official HTET syllabus?

It is compiled from the official HTET notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.